Are EU citizens allowed to live in Switzerland?

Most EU/EFTA citizens – and their relatives or partners – can live and work in Switzerland without restrictions, but need to obtain a residence permit. EU citizens staying in Switzerland for up to 90 days. EU citizens living in Switzerland longer than 90 days.

How hard is it to get citizenship in Switzerland?

A new Swiss Citizenship Act came into force in 2018 making it harder to acquire Swiss citizenship. The most notable change was that applicants need to hold a settlement C residence permit to qualify. Certain cantons may have their own specific requirements for integration into Swiss society.

How much does Swiss citizenship cost?

We offer a fixed fee “swiss residence program”, where it is possible to get residence permit in Switzerland, upon paying a `annual lump sum taxation` fee – a minimum of CHF 250,000 yearly or more, depending on swiss canton except Zurich.

Can EU members work in Switzerland?

Most EU citizens don’t need a permit to work in Switzerland. Restrictions apply to nationals of Croatia who still need a work permit. Find out more about working in Switzerland as an EU citizen. Under the EU-Switzerland agreement on the free movement of persons, Swiss nationals are free to live and work in the EU.

Can EU citizens live in other EU countries?

As an EU citizen, you have the right to move to any EU country to live, work, study, look for a job or retire. You can stay in another EU country for up to 3 months without registering there but you may need to report your presence. The only requirement is to hold a valid national identity card or passport.

How do I get residence in Switzerland?

To apply for Swiss residency, you must be under 55 years of age and have no criminal record. A stringent interview is also part of the application process, and it is much more structured than other golden visa programs. The process is quite fast, with only 2-4 months between submission and receiving residency.